Jacksonville, Fla. - It's time to stop talking about Jimmy Graham's potential and start acknowledging his arrival. The future for the New Orleans Saints' second-year tight end is now. Right before our eyes he is blossoming into a bona-fide star.

If the NFL didn't know Graham's name after his 100-yard game against the Texans they undoubtedly do after his breakout performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Graham's 10-catch, 132-yard manifesto not only sent the Saints to their third consecutive victory, it sent reporters scrambling to the record books.
It's been a long time since a Saints tight end had as prolific a day. His career-high catch and yardage totals ranked among the best efforts in club history. In fact, only one Saints tight end has ever had a more productive day, and that came 31 years ago when Henry Childs had 144 yards in a 38-35 loss to the 49ers on Dec. 7, 1980.
It's been even longer since a Saints tight end recorded consecutive 100-yard receiving games. The only other time it was accomplished was 1979, when Childs had 121- and 117-yard games against the Seahawks and Falcons.

- This is all Sean Payton's Creation.. he developed this kid to what he is.. from a Basketball star to a Football player that was rugged and now shattering records long held by our Ball club and NFL wide now.. Amazing kid..

He's essentially a New Orleans Saints Project player. - Sean: We built this BEAST!

Graham was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, with the 95th overall selection. He signed a four-year 2.445 million dollar contract on July 28, 2010.
In a Week 9 game at Carolina, his first NFL game in his home state, Graham made a 19-yard touchdown catch to score his first NFL touchdown, contributing to a 34-3 Saints rout.